[Peace] Appeal for Assistance - Can You Help?

[Jan & Durl Kruse]

Dear Friend of Justice,
	
	Most of you are familiar with local African American activist  
Patrick Thompson's struggle to receive a fair and impartial trial in  
Champaign/Urbana.  It is difficult to believe that Patrick is about  
to begin his third trial on charges of home invasion and sexual abuse  
for which there is no witness or evidence; charges many believe to be  
retribution for videotaping Champaign police stops.

	This time attorneys Bob Kirchner and Ruth Wyman are defending  
Patrick in court.  Unfortunately, since the previous trial several  
key witnesses have moved and changed addresses.  To testify on behalf  
of the defense, an investigator must be hired to locate them to  
enable them to be served with subpoenas. Bob and Ruth estimate this  
to cost between $750 - $1000.  This additional expense has become  
crucial to providing a successful defense.

	Therefore we are asking for your help.  If you are able contribute  
$20 or more to help cover these investigatory costs, it would be much  
appreciated by Patrick and his family who are experiencing continuing  
financial strain because of recurring trial costs the past two and  
half years.  Urgency is of the utmost importance since the trial is  
scheduled to begin early next week.  Please consider helping by  
writing a check  to: "CU Citizens for Peace and Justice" and  
designate it for: "Patrick Thompson Defense".

Mail your contribution to:

Champaign Urbana Citizens for Peace and Justice					
P.O. Box 1											
Urbana, Illinois 61803

	Your quick response and commitment to justice in Champaign County  
are greatly appreciated.  A contribution of any amount could make the  
difference in Patrick's defense!
	
On behalf of CU Citizens for Peace and Justice,
Durl Kruse
Treasurer
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